Net Music Makers Announces 'Battle of the Bands' Winners

Net Music Makers Announces 'Battle of the Bands' Winners

Announcement Coincides With Beta Launch of Web 2.0 Site, Featuring Multi- Channel Internet Radio Network

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Net Music Makers ("NMM") today announced the winners of its 'Battle of the Bands' competition and the beta launch of its Web 2.0 site. Congratulations go to the Fire Apes, winner of NMM's Live Band competition, and the Funkdawgs, winner of NMM's Virtual Band competition. NMM's announcement of its winning bands, coincided with the beta launch of its next generation Web 2.0 music website, www.netmusicmakers.com, providing users with a personalized virtual studio connected to a fan-driven, multi-channel internet radio network. The announcement was made today at the 34th Annual International Association of Jazz Educators conference in New York City.

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NMM is revolutionizing the way music is created, produced, licensed, distributed, and heard, allowing members to maintain complete creative control over their music. Using advanced Web 2.0 technologies, NMM allows artists and bands to participate at any step of the music making process, whether starting a tune from scratch or marketing a finished song. NMM's pioneering site can manage a complete library of songs, including individual recordings, tracks, and mixes; allow access to royalty-free loops & licks from legendary artists and studio musicians; and get airplay through the NMM Radio Network. Top ranked contestants from NMM's 'Battle of the Bands' competition may be heard today on the NMM Radio Network.

"We're 'rebooting' the music industry," stated Jeff Tamelier, President, Net Music Makers.com, and former guitarist for R&B band, Tower of Power. "We want to thank all our friends and fans for helping us get positioned to leapfrog over traditional labels, terrestrial, and satellite radio. Many 'thanks' to our house band, web developers, investors, and partners."

The NMM Radio Network, included as part of today's beta launch, delivers ten (10) internet radio channels, providing 24x7 audio streaming of user- provided songs. Channels and their respective format, include Flava (Hip-Hop & Rap), Pop (New Sounds of Pop), The Groove (R&B), Distortion (Hardcore Metal), Alternatives (New Alternative Rock), Amped (21st Century Rock & Roll), Three Chords (Acoustic), Nashville Rock (Country), Virtual Heaven (The Best of Online Collaboration), and Direct Current (Club, Electronica, and Industrial). NMM Radio represents a network of fan-driven music channels, broadcasting original content on a 24x7 basis, with other genre-based channels planned for later this year.

Additional Web 2.0 features are expected for release in March 2007. To join us, please visit:

http://www.netmusicmakers.com/WebForms/Member/MemberAccount.aspx .

About NMM's Live Band Winner -- The Fire Apes

The Fire Apes (Charleston, South Carolina) is led by the vocals and songwriting of guitarist John Seymour, joined by Hugh Knight (Keyboards), Julian Volpe (Bass Guitar), and Tom Hammer, Jr. (Drums). This British- inspired power pop band, with a ska-tinged kick, lights up every track with lyrics often reflecting political or literary themes, all penned by Seymour. Even the band's name is derived from an essay by Loren Eisley about how a certain species that discovers something (like fire), gets incorporated into the whole society. The Fire Apes have released three albums, including A Perfect Day for Bananafish, Central Park Carousel, and The Fire Apes. For more information, visit www.thefireapes.com.

About NMM's Virtual Band Winner -- The Funkdawgs

The Funkdawgs are five jazz musicians who create music online from various locations around the globe. The Funkdawgs feature Bobby Brewer (Guitar) from Nashville; Filippo Bertacche (Drums) from Vicenza, Italy; Bob Johnson (Saxophone) from Ottawa, Canada; Bill Lawrence (Bass Guitar) from Albany, New York; and Kyle Whitlock (Keyboards) from Columbia, South Carolina. The Funkdawgs have released three albums, including Borderless, Dawgma, and A Dawg's Life, plus a special Music Minus One release. In April 2006, the Funkdawgs played their first 'live' gig in Nashville, Tennessee. That was their first meeting, since the Dawgs exclusively create, contribute, and produce their music, over the web. For more information, visit www.funkdawgs.com.

About Net Music Makers.com

Net Music Makers.com ("NMM") is a music entertainment website that allows users to create a personalized virtual studio, create and mix songs, and get airplay over a fan-driven, multi-channel internet radio network. NMM is a digital entertainment property of House of Hansen Productions, LLC, headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA. For more information visit, www.netmusicmakers.com.

Contact:
Jeff Tamelier
E: jeff.tamelier@netmusicmakers.com

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CONTACT: Jeff Tamelier of Net Music Makers,
jeff.tamelier@netmusicmakers.com

Web site: http://www.netmusicmakers.com/

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